This introductory workshop will explore possible causes which could explain why people behave as they do, helping you to develop your understanding and deal with these situations in an appropriate way within your youth work setting. You will look at the impact and possible justification for these behaviours, considering what the root cause could be. The session will also introduce participants to a variety of skills that will assist them to manage behaviour that is challenging in a youth work setting with young people in a way that avoids the use of aggression and introduces the participants to the use of effective de-escalation techniques and pro-active strategies to support positive behaviour.

Learning Outcomes

• What do we mean by ‘challenging behaviour’?
• Why do some children/young people display challenging behaviour?
• How we can support children/young people with their behaviour?

Trainer: Julie Middlemiss-Brown, Youth Scotland

Cost and Cancellation Policy:

YouthBorders Members - FREE

YouthBorders Subscribers - £30

Non-Members - £30

Your place on this course will only be confirmed once you have receive an email from Jemma Laidlaw at YouthBorders. This is to ensure you are eligible to attend. Please note we are only able to provide opportunities to organisations, youth workers and volunteers within the Scottish Borders.

Where there is a cost to attend your organisation will be invoiced in advance of the event date. If you need to cancel your place on the above event, please let us know as soon as possible as there may be a waiting list. No cost will be incurred for all cancellations up to 24 hours before the event, any cancellations after this will be subjected to a £15 cancellation fee. Non-attendance charges will be invoice within 14 days of the event date. If you have any queries regarding your non-attendance, please contact YouthBorders: 01896 808 968 or info@youthborders.org.uk

This event is online you will need:

• Access to laptop/PC/Tablet with microphone & camera (camera not essential)
• Set up in a quiet space
• Pen and paper
• Zoom joining link and passcode (this will be emailed 24 hours before the event. Please do not share this information with others.)